Illusions - 100 Years of Hildegard Knef

Illusions 100 Years of Hildegard Knef Lilian Klebow, Sophie von Kessel, and Bela Koreny & Band She is one of the most dazzling artists of the 20th century: actress, singer, author, and lyricist Hildegard Knef. A fascinating woman whose life and work were marked by successes, scandals, and unwavering creativity. She celebrated her breakthrough with her role in the scandalous film "The Sinner." Her career spanned decades – from Hollywood back to Germany, where she stood alongside great actors and quickly became a celebrated personality. In the 1960s, she conquered the music scene with her unmistakably smoky voice and profound lyrics, becoming an icon of German chanson. Sophie von Kessel takes on the role of the unforgettable Hildegard Knef. Bela Koreny has compiled and prepared extensive material from interviews and books by and about Knef. In a special conversation between Koreny and von Kessel, original responses from Knef resonate – pointed, surprising, and authentic – shedding new light on the legend. Lilian Klebow sings songs such as "Für mich soll’s rote Rosen regnen," "In dieser Stadt," "Tapetenwechsel," "Amsterdam," "Aber schön war es doch," and "Die Seeräuber Jenny." An evening full of memories of Hildegard Knef – surprising, touching, fascinating. For a young audience, a discovery; for connoisseurs, a tribute. Much of what has been said about her, forgotten, or never spoken will come alive in this interview. Book and direction: Bela Koreny.